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Vintage Hand-Painted Enamel on Copper Cat Trinket Box
A charming hinged trinket box featuring a hand-painted tabby cat with striking blue eyes, surrounded by pink, peach, and blue chrysanthemums and leaves. The base is painted with matching floral sprays, and the interior is a speckled turquoise enamel. Gilt metal rim and hinge.
Vintage Chinese export painted enamel, approx. 1970s–80s. The fine, detailed brushwork on the fur and whiskers is lovely.
Details
- Material: painted enamel on copper, gilt metal mounts
- Size: approx. 2¾″ diameter × 1½″ tall
- Unmarked; a faint outline remains on the bottom where a paper label was removed
- Matching painted marks inside the lid and base, showing both parts are original to each other
Condition: Good vintage condition. Hinge opens and closes properly. A few small dark specks and minor enamel wear near the base rim, plus faint label residue on the bottom. No cracks noted. Please see all photos, which are part of the description.
Box noted is for protection during mailing.
No returns, so please ask questions or request more photos before purchasing. Thanks!
